A recent poll reveals strong public support for swearing in all newly elected judges to Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, following the President’s decision to only swear in two.
Background on the Constitutional Tribunal Selection
On March 31, 2026, the situation surrounding the selection of new Constitutional Tribunal judges and the President’s decision to invite only two for swearing-in was reported. A related poll was conducted regarding the swearing-in of the judges.
The results of the poll, conducted on April 3, 2026, showed a clear preference among respondents.
Poll Results: Support for Full Swearing-In
The majority of respondents indicated that all elected judges should be sworn in, with 89.76% (2473 votes) choosing this option. Other options received significantly fewer votes.
“None” received 4.32% of the votes, while “some of them” received 4.79%. Only 1.13% (31 votes) of respondents stated they had no opinion. A total of 2755 votes were cast.
The Role of the Constitutional Tribunal
The Constitutional Tribunal plays a defined role within the Polish legal system, with its composition and operating principles clearly outlined in legislation.
Constitutional Tribunal’s Function and Composition
The Constitutional Tribunal is a branch of the judicial power responsible for ensuring the conformity of legal provisions with the Constitution. It verifies whether laws and other legal acts are consistent with higher-level regulations. Currently, the Tribunal consists of 9 judges, but is designed to have 15 judges selected by the Sejm for nine-year terms, without the possibility of re-election.
The Tribunal operates based on the Constitution and laws regulating its organization and procedures. In recent years (2024-2026), disputes have arisen regarding its functioning and composition, including issues related to the selection of judges, publication of rulings, and assessment of the constitutionality of actions taken by various bodies.
